Signature Egypt | Spirit of the Nile

Amid pharaohs’ tombs and the Nile’s flow, explore a nation where the ancient and present move as one

The grace of the Nile. The grandeur of the Pyramids. The stories carved into stone. This is history made present. Led by your handpicked Signature Guide, an expert Egyptologist, journey from Cairo’s grand galleries and monuments to Luxor’s painted tombs, then slow right down aboard a private dahabiya gliding on the Nile. This is Egypt, where eternity lives in every carving, every river bend, every rising sun.

Venture to the very heart of each destination on our Signature Collection, where every journey is shaped by our unrivalled local connections and insider expertise. Step beyond the ordinary with private invitations, rare encounters, and experiences few will ever share. So when someone says, “I’ve been there,” you’ll simply smile, knowing you’ve experienced it differently.

Signature Experiences:

• Gaze on Tutankhamun’s world at the Grand Egyptian Museum, then enjoy privileged access to enter the Great Pyramid
• Trace vanished seas in Wadi Al-Hitan, crossing desert by 4×4 to 40m-year-old whale fossils exposed in the sand
• Walk Luxor’s West Bank beyond the expected, from the Valley of the Kings to vivid Medinet Habu and Howard Carter’s House

Signature Day: Experience our distinctive Signature Day, choosing between a Nubian family lunch and visit to Philae Temple, a guided journey through Aswan’s living heritage or Abu Simbel’s monumental temples reached by air (supplement applies)

Signature Stay: Sail the Nile aboard your private dahabiya, combining timeless elegance, modern comfort, and personalised service

Signature Guide: Let your hand-picked Signature guide lead you to the country’s soul − sharing their home, heritage, and heart

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

We also weave Signature Legacy moments into your itinerary, so the positive impact of your trip lasts long after your stay. These are moments to remember which help people and nature thrive, ensuring you build a harmonious, positive connection with the places you visit.

On this journey, you can:

• Meet the artisans of Tunis village, visiting family-run studios founded by Evelyne Porret, whose legacy lives through potters shaping Egypt’s creative heart with skill, purpose, and pride.
• Share daily life with Egyptian families throughout the journey, joining palm-leaf weaving, breadmaking, and fishing traditions that sustain communities and foster meaningful connections through responsible, community-based travel.

Is this trip for you?

We have graded this trip Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page.

Driving times: The longest travel times take place on Day 3 (two to three hours) and Day 5 (four to five hours). All other journeys are under two hours.

Prebooking activities: An immersive adventure of your choice awaits on the Signature Day. All you need to do is prebook the activity at least 60 days before departure through our Signature Collection travel experts. Additionally, several optional tours can be booked if you arrive early on Day 1, or enhance your journey with an unforgettable hot-air balloon ride for the morning of Day 5, priced from US$256.

Flights: This tour starts in Cairo and ends in Aswan. Economy flights between Cairo and Luxor are included as part of your package. Flights from Aswan to Cairo are best booked in conjunction with your international tickets – please speak to your Signature Collection travel expert if you would like this added to your booking.

Vaccinations and Health

Egypt

There are no required vaccinations. However, recommended vaccinations include tetanus, polio, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies and typhoid.

You will also need a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you’re arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission or transiting for more than 12 hours through a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Some travellers may also need proof of a polio vaccination. Please confirm with your doctor or travel clinic.

We recommend exercising caution with tap water. To reduce the risk of stomach upsets, it is best to use bottled water to brush your teeth and avoid salad that may have been washed with tap water.

Visa

Egypt

Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally need a visa to enter Egypt. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.

Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

• Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/egypt
• Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/egypt
• United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/entry-requirements
• USA:  www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Egypt.html

If you are obtaining your visa online, please ensure you have a scan of your passport ready. The file size should be small and ideally saved as a JPEG or PDF otherwise you might not be able to load it on the visa application.

You will need to provide your host’s information on the application – please use the following details:

South Sinai Travel
79 Merghany Street
Cairo
Egypt
Telephone: +20 22418 7310
www.southsinai.com
salwa.ibrahim@southsinai.com

Please note, Egyptian officials have requested tourists carry a copy of their passport with them while in the country. Please also note, some prescribed medicines are controlled substances in Egypt.

Food & Drink

This journey is designed to deepen your connection to Egypt through its food and drink. Enjoy a front-row lunch beside the Great Pyramid and gather at a Nubian family table. Shop like a local in Daraw Market before a market-to-table dinner on board your Signature Stay and conclude with a feast at the glamorous Old Cataract.

Weather

Egypt is generally warm and dry. October to April brings milder days and cooler nights, suiting temple visits and river sailing; May to September is hotter, especially in Upper Egypt, with bright, clear mornings and languid afternoons.